The Malcolm Company Uses a Standard Cost System in Which

question 29

Multiple Choice

The Malcolm Company uses a standard cost system in which manufacturing overhead costs are applied to products on the basis of standard direct labor-hours (DLHs) . The standards call for 3 hours of direct labor per unit produced. The following data pertain to the company's manufacturing overhead for the month of July:
-The Fixed component of the predetermined overhead rate for June is:

• A)$3.11
• B)$3.39
• C)$3.77
• D)$3.00

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